China’s no. 1 char siew rice & O.G. viral HK teddy bear iced tea arrive in SG

Have you ever wondered who invented the iconic teddy bear iced tea that’s stolen the hearts of so many ever since its debut in 2019? It’s Keming Bing Sat, an award-winning eatery with 140 outlets in Hong Kong and China, which will open its first Singapore outpost on 22 May at Plaza Singapura!

“Yesterday’s Hong Kong, Today’s Shenzhen” is how Keming Bing Sat describes its concept. Taking inspiration from traditional Hong Kong cha chaan tengs (tea restaurants) and combining them with creative new ideas to appeal to today’s youth, it has been met with tremendous support from customers all over China and Hong Kong.

The chain has racked up a commendable collection of achievements, including Dianping’s Must-Eat List 2022 and TikTok’s Favourite Restaurant 2021. The most memorable and contributing much to the brand’s name is their award for the No. 1 Best Selling Char Siew Rice in China from 2024 to 2025; they sold over 3.3 billion portions of the dish in a single year.

Keming Bing Sat’s famous signature Char Siew Rice (S$10.90) didn’t earn the title for nothing. It’s the creation of a Hong Kong chef who has mastered the techniques of making the best roast meat over 40 years.

The juicy and perfectly charred char siew is served on a bed of Wuchang rice and paired with 2 fried eggs and a secret sauce made of over 23 ingredients.

The oh-so-aesthetic Ice Bear Drink Series is a must-get to pair with your Keming Bing Sat mains (and also for the cutest Instagram photos). These beverages, which include the Signature Iced Lemon Tea (S$4.90), come topped with an adorable ice bear.

Options for soda lovers include the Pink Bear Soda (S$5.90) and Dreamy Blue Bear Soda (S$5.90), though I myself prefer the Little Bear Iced Hong Kong Milk Tea (S$4.90) as it’s perfectly gao!

If char siew isn’t your fancy, Keming Bing Sat’s Thai Style Curry Beef Brisket Rice (S$13.90) or noodle dishes like Stephen Chow’s Favourite Noodles (S$10.90) might be. A classic Hong Kong comfort food, the instant noodles are topped with brisket, a chicken wing and luncheon meat, and radiate the warmth of home.

Don’t miss the Western-style dishes like the Thick-cut Sirloin Steak (S$19.90), either. Tomatoey pasta paired with salad and a tender grilled sirloin steak with old-school black pepper sauce— what’s not to love?

End your meal at Keming Bing Sat with its desserts, which are just as picture-worthy as the drinks and mains. The Happiness Lava Egg Waffles cost S$3.80 for 2 pieces or S$6.90 for 4. They’re fluffy, egg-shaped waffles with tiny faces encasing melty cream cheese for a combination of sweet and savoury, 

The Lava Ovaltine Toast (S$7.90) is sweet, chocolatey and creamy – the restaurant’s best dessert in my opinion! It consists of crispy French toast soaked in condensed milk and flowy cream for a rich, milky flavour and scattered with Oreo crumbs for a light cocoa crunch. 

Are you ready for an incredible Hong Kong culinary experience with good food and beautiful photo ops? Get ready to visit Keming Bing Sat when it opens to the public on 22 May!

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